Amerigo Vespucci by DanielD - OcCre - 1:100

[bozzybox]

Hi Daniel

Wow! Your work sure is impressive, and I marvel at your attention to detail. I have just finished my first Ocre model, the Flying Dutchman and am now eagerly planning the arrival of my next one, you guessed it AV. BTW I was wondering what the heck this AV you were mentioning all along these posts, until the penny dropped. I am "building" out of the Western Cape in South Africa. Sadly, we don't have that many suppliers of these wonderful kits and accessories, so I have to source most from out of country.

So, I am a data guy and am trying to "catalog" the steps for the building, especially when it comes to the masts and rigging which we all know is sadly lacking from most of these kit instructions. Previously I was building AL models, and they are all the same. I am finding it a bit of a challenge "naming" all the different components found in the instructions because they are just a part number in the instructions. The AV is a bit more of a challenge because there are just so many "trinkets" on the deck and I started guessing what each one was. Luckily for your posts you name them as you are going along so I should manage. Don't know why they could not just create another "column" (remember I am a data guy) with the appropriate and correct name. For instance, I started calling the main bridge, first a deck house then a dashboard and then only saw that you called it a bridge. So, if you or anyone comes across a definitive list of each and every part of the AV, I would be eternally grateful.

But apart from that I will be following the remainder of your build closely and hopefully begin my journey in the new year. I am most probably going to follow the instructions more closely than you did, kit bashing is a bit of a challenge for my skill levels at the moment. This will be my seventh model. Started with AL - San Juan, King of the Missisippi, Red Dragon and Bounty. Then Victory from Mantua and my last one as mentioned the Flying Dutchman from Ocre. Saw the release of the new model last night, USS Missouri, but war ships are not my bag, although the size and detail on that thing was quite impressive. Over and out.

Edited October 12 by bozzybox

[DanielD]

On 10/10/2024 at 10:28 AM, bozzybox said:

Hi Daniel

Wow! 

BozzyBox, thank you for your kind words. Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you, my wife and I have been out of town. Actually, I had the opportunity to go on board the USS Constitution floating in Boston, MA USA harbor. Like you, I'm not really into war ships; however, I might have to make an exception for the USS Constitution because I have actually stood on her decks! While I was there I took a ton of pictures that may help in a future build.

 

As for my Amerigo Vespucci by OcCre, it's my third build and each new ship I feel my skill level improves and is more detailed than the last one. Funny you mentioned that I call things by their "actual" names...that made me laugh because I'm still struggling with the terminology on these old ships and probably make up more terms than use the real names of things. Additionally, some items have several names which also make it difficult for me to follow along at times. Good luck on you AV build. Be sure to create a build log so that we all can follow along!

 

Daniel

[DanielD]

Good evening mates! I have a question for all you more experienced modelers. The Amerigo Vespucci that I'm building will require some 1mm chain from the bowsprit to the bow of the ship. Several of the chains need to be black, not a big deal, I can chemically tarnish the chain from the kit and make it black with a mat clear coat sealer and done! The model will also require some WHITE 1mm chain. I've thought about painting it, but I'm not sure that will work as paint doesn't stick well to the chain. What have you all done to create small 1mm white chain?

 

Daniel

Edited Sunday at 02:17 PM by DanielD

[Mike Dowling]

I painted mine. Looks ok but could do with another coat now.

[clearway]

you could ty etching primer then a couple of thinned down coats of white enamel.

 

Keith

[DanielD]

Good morning mates, last night I finally fitted and glued in place the face of the AV, the explorer Amerigo Vespucci him self, or a reasonable facsimile. Lots of work went into widening and shaping the groove of the piece to fit my hull, but in the end a nice firm snug fit.